Charlotte to Seattle (CLT–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,275 miles in approximately 4h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 42 | 321 | 4h52-5h56 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→SEA | GSO→SEA | RDU→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 83 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 1 | 21 |
| Flight time | 4h 52m | 7h 12m | 4h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · SEA: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
CLT–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to SEA
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to SEA ranges from 4 hours 52 minutes to 5 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,275 miles (3,660 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).